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Land Clearing Contractors in Fresno, California

Find land clearing contractors serving Fresno for brush clearing, lot clearing, tree and stump removal, forestry mulching and full site clearing. Compare local companies, check which services each one offers, and contact them directly about your project.

Land Clearing Contractors Serving Fresno

6 land clearing contractors serving Fresno confirm on their own websites that they offer land clearing (checked October 2026). Each listing links to the page where the company describes the service, so you can check it yourself.

Land Clearing Services in Fresno

ServiceBest for
Brush clearingOvergrown lots, fence lines, pasture recovery
Forestry mulchingBrush and small trees, with no debris to haul
Lot clearingMaking a residential lot buildable
Full clearing and grubbingRemoving trees, stumps and roots for construction
Selective clearingKeeping chosen trees on a wooded lot

How Much Do Land Clearing Contractors Charge in Fresno?

Angi reports an average land clearing project cost of $3,780 in 2026, and HomeGuide estimates $1,200 to $8,000 per acre. These measure different things: one is per project, the other per acre. Stump removal, debris haul-off and grading are often priced separately. No published source gives a reliable Fresno-specific average, so use these as national planning figures and get local quotes. See land clearing cost per acre for prices by vegetation, lot size and method.

Fresno Permits and Local Rules

Under San Joaquin Valley Air District Rule 8021, clearing that disturbs more than 1 acre needs a Construction Notification at least 48 hours ahead, and larger projects (5+ acres non-residential, 10+ acres residential, or 2,500+ cubic yards moved on three days) need an approved Dust Control Plan first.

RuleWhat it means for your projectSource
Dust Control Plan (SJVAPCD Rule 8021)A Dust Control Plan must be approved before construction for non-residential projects disturbing 5 acres or more, residential projects of 10 acres or more, or any project moving 2,500 cubic yards or more of bulk material on any three days. Smaller projects disturbing more than one acre must file a Construction Notification at least 48 hours before starting.Source
Visible dust limits (SJVAPCD Regulation VIII)Regulation VIII applies to construction, excavation and earthmoving; visible dust emissions may not exceed 20% opacity while soil is being disturbed. Previously disturbed vacant areas must be stabilized.Source
Open burning generally prohibitedThe Air District states open burning is generally prohibited; hazard reduction burning of cleared vegetation under Rule 4106 is allowed only in the State Responsibility Area, which excludes most valley floor areas, and requires a burn permit and burn-day approval. Chipping, mulching and composting are encouraged instead.Source
Construction stormwater (FMFCD)Sites with over one acre of disturbed soil need state Construction General Permit coverage; sites under one acre must still control erosion and sediment and follow the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District’s urban stormwater ordinance. FMFCD, the City of Fresno and Fresno County share compliance responsibility.Source
Call 811 before diggingUnder the Government Code, anyone planning to excavate must contact the appropriate regional notification center (811) at least two working days, and not more than 14 calendar days, before beginning to excavate. USA North 811 adds that each person or company doing the excavation must submit its own ticket; a subcontractor cannot work under another contractor’s ticket, and the day you notify does not count toward the two working days.Source
Construction stormwater permitProjects that disturb one or more acres of soil, or less than one acre if part of a larger common plan of development that disturbs one or more acres, must obtain coverage under the statewide Construction Stormwater General Permit (Order 2022-0057-DWQ, effective September 1, 2023). Projects in the Lake Tahoe Hydrologic Unit apply to the Lahontan Regional Water Board instead.Source
Burning cleared brushA statewide Air Resources Board control measure (effective January 1, 2004) bans outdoor burning of household trash and burn barrels at residences, but dry natural vegetation grown on the property may still be burned in open piles unless prohibited by local controls, and only on days authorized by the local air district. Open burning of land-clearing debris is therefore controlled by the local air district, which may ban it entirely or require permits.Source

Confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county before work starts. See land clearing permits for a full checklist.

How to Choose a Land Clearing Contractor in Fresno

Walk the property with each bidder or send the same marked site plan. Ask what happens to stumps and roots, whether debris is hauled, burned or mulched, who checks tree, grading and stormwater permits, and what condition the site will be in when the crew leaves. Compare written quotes for the same scope, not headline prices.

For background before you call, read the land clearing guide, land clearing cost per acre and land clearing permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do land clearing contractors charge in Fresno?

Published national figures are the best guide: Angi reports a $3,780 average project and HomeGuide $1,200 to $8,000 per acre. No reliable Fresno-specific average is published, so compare written quotes for the same scope.

Do I need a permit for land clearing in Fresno?

For larger clearing jobs, yes. Disturbing more than one acre requires a 48-hour Construction Notification to the San Joaquin Valley Air District and state stormwater permit coverage, and bigger projects need an approved Dust Control Plan before work starts. Burning the cleared brush is generally not allowed on the valley floor.

Does land clearing include stump removal?

Not always. Some contractors grind or pull stumps as part of the job, others price them separately, and forestry mulching usually leaves stumps at or near ground level. Make sure the written quote says what happens to stumps.

Can I burn cleared brush in Fresno?

The Air District states open burning is generally prohibited; hazard reduction burning of cleared vegetation under Rule 4106 is allowed only in the State Responsibility Area, which excludes most valley floor areas, and requires a burn permit and burn-day approval. Chipping, mulching and composting are encouraged instead.

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Sources

Listings checked October 2026 against each company’s website. Prices are attributed national estimates, not Fresno quotes. Permit summaries are a starting point; confirm requirements for your parcel with the city or county.